No. Jefferson was the 3rd president, while Polk was 11th.
The president after Thomas Jefferson and before James Monroe is James Madison.
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison (4th president) served after Jefferson and just before Monroe.
Thomas Jefferson was succeeded by James Madison who served from 1809 to 1817.
Yes, James Madison succeed Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States.
Jefferson was the third president, James Madison was the fourth.
The third American president was Thomas Jefferson, who was the vice president while the person before him, John Adams, was president. He was president for 8 years from 1801 to 1809.
James Madison
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James Madison was Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson. Madison served in that capacity from 1801-1809, then succeed Jefferson as President from 1809-1817.
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the US, serving from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809. He was succeeded by James Madison.
President: James Madison Vice President: George Clinton